Why this is a Masterpiece

The textile has a pattern of two ducks. Around them are joint beads. In the booming time of the Tang Dynasty, Turpan became an important hub on the Silk Road. The textiles unearthed in the area were quite popular in that time. The design is quite colourful, which reflects the high level of textile techniques.

History of the Object

The tombs are located to the Southeast of Turpan city close to the ancient City of Gaochang. The tombs were the public cemetery of the ancient Gaochang residents. Among the more than ten thousand cultural relics excavated are over 2700 books, paintings, pottery, silk and cotton textiles. The time recorded in the books ranges from 273 to 772.